Move over, Love Island: There’s a new dating show in town, and it's making headlines! Jojo Siwa, the 22-year-old internet sensation and entertainer, recently confirmed her romantic relationship with Chris Hughes, a 32-year-old former contestant from Love Island UK. The pair first crossed paths on the set of Celebrity Big Brother, where Siwa was initially dating Aussie actor Kath Ebbs, who is 27 years old.
In an exclusive interview with The Guardian on June 2, Siwa expressed her deep feelings for Hughes, stating, “It’s not platonic anymore, and it’s been a beautiful development, a beautiful connection. I’m absolutely head over heels for him, and he’s the same way.” Her heartfelt words indicate a significant shift in their relationship, moving from friendship to romance.
Siwa took the opportunity to address rumors that their blossoming relationship is merely a PR stunt. “Clearly, you’ve never been around us,” she asserted. “I won’t ever speak for him, but for me personally, the happiness in my life just radiates off of me right now. Literally yesterday, I was massaging my cheeks; I’ve never been in pain from smiling so much.” These sentiments come from someone whose brand has always revolved around positivity, laughter, and glitter.
During their time on Celebrity Big Brother, Hughes stood up for Siwa against fellow contestant Mickey Rourke, who exhibited homophobic behavior. The chemistry between Siwa and Hughes was palpable, with the two often seen cuddling in bed and sharing sweet moments, like when he kissed her forehead in a Jacuzzi. Ultimately, both stars made it to the finals, with Siwa placing third and Hughes finishing sixth, losing out to soap star Jack P. Shepherd.
After the finale, the reality of Siwa’s relationship with Ebbs came to light when she ended things with her partner at the after-party. Ebbs later confirmed the breakup in an Instagram video posted on April 26, revealing, “I was told that there are confused feelings there. And that they had realized in the house that I wasn’t the person that they wanted to spend the foreseeable future with.”
Even after leaving the show, both Siwa and Hughes insisted that their relationship remained platonic at that time, separate from Siwa’s split with Ebbs. Siwa stated on the The Viall Files podcast, “Chris does not have absolutely anything to do with it. Chris and I are friends.” However, it’s clear that their friendship has evolved into something much deeper.
As Jojo Siwa and Chris Hughes navigate their new romance, fans are eagerly watching to see how their relationship develops. With both stars coming from the reality TV world, their journey together is sure to be filled with excitement and intrigue.
